Narrative Strategy Consulting
I support organizations fighting for justice and equity
who want to strengthen their ethical story gathering efforts and engage in in-depth narrative work
Capacity Building / Training
Creating an ethical story gathering infrastructure & system that is rooted in core organizational values and considers cultural pratices for external and internal uses e.g. community storytelling project; communications; institutional memory; teambuilding, etc.
Trainings to develop/strengthen skills for implementing story gathering infrastructure and system
Offering story development workshops to create a better Story of Self
Story Gathering
Gathering stories within organizations and helping develop those into core stories that can be used for a narrative / communications strategy
My Approach //
I bring a collaborative, heart-centered approach to consulting partnerships. I take the time to understand the values, aspirations, and concerns of your organization, and work with you toward sustainable solutions that honor these.
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For organizations that are working intentionally towards a liberatory practice, here is a resource on ethical storytelling (developed with my former colleagues at VOW) to give a sense of what our work together might look like.
Who I’ve Partnered With (partial list)
Communities as One
Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
Harmony House Shelter for Women & Children
Hemera Foundation
Magnum Foundation
Stanford School of Medicine
The Isabel Allende Foundation
The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation
The Whitman Institute
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
UCSF Memory and Aging Center
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“I’ve witnessed Mimi create indelible partnerships and collaborations centering the voices and experiences of communities most impacted by structural inequities globally. I’ve always appreciated Mimi’s style of inquiry—reflective and incisive—able to get to the heart of the matter and encourage the dawn of new awareness and perspective. ”
“Over the years I have consulted with Mimi for her guidance in all things related to social justice, equity, and authentic leadership. Mimi leads with a clear mind, a big heart, courage, and grace, and is one of the most creative, out of the box thinkers I know. I would follow her anywhere.”
“Mimi has a unique talent for crystallizing project objectives holistically, balancing logistical necessities with human development. Her passion for giving shape and form to experiences through narrative, whether as a praxis for self- or community development, is paramount. This sensitivity was invaluable as she assisted in clarifying my positionality and establishing best practices for leading a project designed to capture and analyze experiences and narratives from individuals of varied racial, socio-economic, organizational, and cultural backgrounds. I am confident that her passion, expertise, and insights will be an unparalleled asset to any individual or organization fortunate enough to work with her.”
